https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:36:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559577 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:52:18 +0000 unfrumped 1559577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. Out of the ballpark.<br />I know you got suggestions and all, but your <u>interpretation</u> is fabulous--I often can't even implement the advice! So pretty, yes looks more daytime but still elegant and dressy, yes length is super-flattering with the belting/blousing. Casual but blingy dinner outfit is just right, too. </p> <p>You got style skills! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559533 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:01:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1559533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo!&nbsp; Love the final results, even though I missed the thread earlier.&nbsp; You look terrific in both outfits.&nbsp; I agree that the obi and blousing makes for a good look.&nbsp; I love the nude Okalas -- perfect for bookending your hairl.&nbsp; I do love the black shoes and hope you find lots of opportunities to wear them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559509 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:29:02 +0000 MTBGirl 1559509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Collective wisdom for the win! You look fabulous! Enjoy your events!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559408 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:56:35 +0000 Glory 1559408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559405 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:54:10 +0000 Anonymous 1559405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF power at its best!&nbsp; You look fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559392 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:43:44 +0000 Anonymous 1559392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes, yes! It really was a lovely outfit before, but NOW - WOWZA!!!<br /> I am most surprised by the subtle but meaningful difference a change in belt and the bit of blousing made. So elegant.<br /> Very much like your rehearsal dinner outfit as well -very casual chic, and I'm especially pleased to see those fab wedges still get to come to the party. Assuming you will mostly be indoors, you should be reasonably comfortable temperature-wise wearing the jeans.<br /> Have a wonderful time celebrating your friends!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559383 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:25:39 +0000 abc 1559383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. these changes make all the difference. The shoes in particular along with the belt. I am really impressed that you put the work in and really upped the result. I love both outfits. Enjoy the events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559277 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:44:26 +0000 lyn67 1559277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, great dress and styling! I intended to compliment you on those first pair of black shoes-and I still do, but OH MY GOD second set of picties is even better! WOW WOW WOW! Love the blousoning effect you created with the belt, and the tan Okalas---well...seems a nude shoe is always finest for us blondes:-))&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: I put this thread into my faves, as there was so much to learn from the other's comments, my head is spinning! Love to come here, thanx for posting this, Cerinda, and again, YLsuperFab and perfectly sorted in the last set!!!!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559237 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 04:05:02 +0000 Elly 1559237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it-- and your rehearsal outfit may be even better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559204 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:57:40 +0000 Jaime 1559204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Perfect! Hive mind for the win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559199 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:52:52 +0000 shiny 1559199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp;</p> <p>YES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559180 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:08:09 +0000 Sal 1559180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you look terrific!! &nbsp;I hope you have lots of fun, you have done really well and adapted your pretty dress brilliantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559173 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:05:17 +0000 Suz 1559173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh -- this is fabulous! I'm so excited by how you have modernized the dressy outfit and also found a way to wear those pretty black wedges and your jewels! Both outfits are fantastic, and I love how cohesive they are -- they're recognizably the outfits of the same woman even though one is casual and one is dressier.&nbsp;</p> <p>The lace of the dress is now truly the star. I think the obi belt and textured clutch are the perfect complements. And the shoes extend the leg line and reduce the "fussy factor." Yay!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope you have a wonderful time at this event. You are going to look absolutely smashing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1559161 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:46:58 +0000 Cerinda 1559161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rescued by collective forum wisdom!</p> <p>Texas or no, I can't get my mother's voice out of my head, "A wedding before 5 o'clock means daytime." &nbsp;So no vintage rhinestones. &nbsp;No blue metallic clutch (finds). &nbsp;I pinned and unpinned, belted and unbelted, and learned a lot in the process (for example, no high contrast belts on this body!): &nbsp;thanks for sharing your smarts. </p> <ul> <li>Okala nude pumps, the only heels I can stand! &nbsp;Like I need another pair? &nbsp;Suggested by many, kindly located by Suz (#1, 2)</li> <li>Narrow black leather obi instead of twee ribbon; not ideal but unobtrusive; idea courtesy of Angie, Smittie, and others. &nbsp;A little blousing feels more comfortable, improves the fit and the drape, and (I hope) hits my leg in a slightly less unattractive spot&nbsp;(#1,2)</li> <li>Daytime bling, idea courtesy of Aida, Vix, and others. &nbsp;Black and gold earrings&nbsp;from neighborhood boutique (#1, 2, 3)</li> <li>Unremarkable vegan clutch from same shop pictured, still looking for something I like more (#2, 3); bonus -- earrings and 1920s crochet and cut-steel reticule that just didn't make the grade (#3)</li> <li>Black wedges and pearls <i>do</i> get to go to the wedding! Casual outdoor rehearsal dinner (#4)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Thanks for reading. &nbsp;Thanks ever so much for pitching in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding/page/2#post-1556185 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:57:18 +0000 Momo 1556185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress! I am voting shortening it though . I think it would be very flattering and pretty shortened .. It would also showcase the lovely detailing at the top more.</p> <p>The shoes are really cool. And I vote for a metallic or colorful clutch.</p> <p>That said. I think it also looks lovely just as it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1556125 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 03:23:33 +0000 Jaime 1556125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, and the length but would try it unbelted and a non-black bag. I would just experiment with belt/no belt and different bags if you have them until it feels right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1556063 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:25:44 +0000 shoppingisfun 1556063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not read the other replies yet. It is a cute dress but the length is really awkward imho. I think it would look better at knee length. To me it looks a little dark for a wedding. Maybe good for an evening wedding though? You might think about adding some color (red shoes? Or maybe gold? I can't tell if the dress is blue or black). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555992 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:39:29 +0000 Anonymous 1555992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll vote for those Okalas.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555986 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:27:18 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1555986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought when I saw the dress was to put shoes and a clutch in a soft silvery lavender shade. &nbsp;I think the belt looks fine but if it drapes well without, then that would change the look.</p> <p>The dress is gorgeous on you. &nbsp;I like the bright navy blue and the lace is pretty. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555976 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:18:48 +0000 Suz 1555976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stunning dress on you! Of course it is the best thing you've seen; no wonder. You are beautiful in it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the suggestions of losing the necklace, and checking for a metallic shoe and/or belt and/or clutch. I find a soft pewter or dull gold is almost "nude for me" and works great.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hmm. I wonder if my gold Okalas might work for you? I think they call the colour Latte or something and it is on sale in a lot of places (I got mine on substantial discount) since it is an older colour and considered "summer," I suppose. They look a bit warmer in this photo than they are IRL -- the ankle strap is almost nude on me and doesn't interfere with leg line.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555959 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 20:38:37 +0000 Anonymous 1555959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A metallic clutch would look very nice with this dress.&nbsp; Try to avoid hose if you can -- it's still pretty hot down here in Texas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555895 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:03:51 +0000 CocoLion 1555895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love the shoes with this dress. &nbsp;They emphasize the retro aspect of the dress. &nbsp;BTW you could be a double for Patricia Arquette in Boardwalk Empire...</p> <p>My favorite idea is adding a bright clutch for the always effective pop of color. &nbsp;You could search for matching shoes but I think those are much harder to find than a bright clutch. &nbsp;And like I said, I don't mind the shoes with this because you look tall. &nbsp;And the dress has a lot of vertical integrity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555891 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:28:54 +0000 Cerinda 1555891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the brilliant styling ideas! &nbsp;</p> <p>The ribbon belt is only topstitched, so off it goes. Big improvement! &nbsp;Yes, it needs a belt. &nbsp;I tried an obi, a chain, and a narrow leather: &nbsp;obi wins, but that just depends on what I can find this week.</p> <p>Yes, I'm really sensitive to the leg line, issue. &nbsp;Heavens, I've been looking for nude dress shoes for ages. &nbsp;Back to the shoe hunt; black sheers as a back-up.</p> <p>Add delicate daytime drop earrings to the list. &nbsp;And a new (another?) clutch? &nbsp;Oooh, what fun! &nbsp;I'd much rather shop for accessories than clothing! &nbsp;;)</p> <p></p> <p>ETA: &nbsp;The polka dots on the black evening bag are actually rhinestones!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555846 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 15:53:18 +0000 Angie 1555846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the dress as is, Cerinda. <b>Gorgeous.</b> Nice with the shoes too. Sheer black hose gets my vote, and a completely different clutch. Something more vibrant to liven up the dark.</p> <p>You *could* choose a skinny black patent belt or metallic belt and match a clutch to the metallic.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555835 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 15:39:07 +0000 Anonymous 1555835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would vote shortening the dress to the back of the knee, and wearing with nude heels.&nbsp; Very minimal jewelry to show off the fab dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555799 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:25:25 +0000 Vix 1555799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Cerinda --</p> <p>Wow, gorgeous dress on you! </p> <p>I agree you shouldn't feel tons of pressure to mix it up, but also like the styling suggestions above. </p> <p>Experimenting with the type of belt/no belt, type of necklace/no necklace, and of course shoes will probably make it feel most different for you.</p> <p>I love pre-war vintage so would be so tempted to amp up the dress with rhinestone everything, but if you want to skew more modern I think flat metallics (in shoes/bag/belt) would get you closer to that direction.</p> <p>I did see a piece of jewelry that you might want to consider, but I'll pm you the link as there's only 1 and YLF has lots of lurkers. ;)</p> <p>[The various types of shortening are something to consider, but with the wedding 2 weeks out I'd be a little nervous about the alteration needing a tune up or not being done at all. Seems like mine always take a *little* more time than the estimate! But maybe after?]</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555780 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:03:54 +0000 Peri 1555780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you considered it without the belt? I don't think that belt adds anything to the look of the dress. It sort of messes up the line I think and just looks clash-y against the beautiful lace.</p> <p>I also wonder if you have a delicate pendant necklace? Something that dips down into the U shape of the neckline. Otherwise I'd go with earrings only...the heavy round necklace fights with the neckline of the dress.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555676 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:19:08 +0000 Maneera 1555676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress! </p> <p>I'm going to suggest nude-for-you shoes. I like a long leg line and feel that a nude shoe would be perfect for this gorgeous midi-length dress. I'd suggest opt for gorgeous earrings and no necklace. I don't mind this belt....your idea of pairing it with the navy envelope clutch is lovely. </p> <p>However, I absolutely absolutely ADORE that polka dot clutch! Now that's a statement accessory I would love to carry everywhere I could with otherwise neutral outfits. </p> <p>If you do have metallic sandals, that would be another way to go. Add a bit of bling to make the outfit wedding-y too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555669 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:11:54 +0000 Deborah 1555669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a beautiful dress! &nbsp;I would be inclined to go with sheer black hose if you are going to wear those gorgeous shoes. &nbsp;Or if nude hose, I would like to see a nude shoe. &nbsp;I think either option will create a better line on the lower half of the body. &nbsp;I would go easy on the accessories because the dress is quite a statement on it's own. &nbsp;As far as a clutch goes, I am not sure. &nbsp;What you have are lovely but none are seeming quite right with the dress.. maby the little spotted one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtow-yikes-a-wedding#post-1555666 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:05:18 +0000 tulle 1555666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I am going to suggest a little experiment with this lovely dress, to be done with pins or tape in front of your mirror to see whether you like it:&nbsp; I would try shortening ONLY the under-dress a couple of inches, to reveal your knees through the lace.&nbsp; Playing with longer sheer layers over short lengths looks new right now.&nbsp; I would also tug the sleeve caps out a bit straighter across your shoulders, if they are not stitched down, and go without a necklace. This could give the outfit a smooth current look--or the dress might look much better in its original state, in which case, take out the pins and no harm done!&nbsp; Statement earrings, maybe?&nbsp; </p>